Master Mandarin Chinese tones and Pinyin sounds with this app. It offers nearly 2,000 audio recordings and interactive exercises to improve listening skills and distinguish between similar-sounding words. Includes a guide to reading Chinese with the Pinyin system.
Summarized from real user reviews of Chinese Pinyin Trainer. Based on 97 reviews and a 4.5/5 average, it highlights the 15 positives and 15 negatives reviewers mention most about this Education app.
5.0.0
June 16, 2026
This update refreshes the app design, adds support for Dark Mode, and is translated into more languages. Thanks for learning with us!
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15 issues
Cannot see 'lü' tone marks
Some words have incorrect tones
16 requests
Add a 'Next' button
Allow re-listening to audio after wrong answer
Pinyin Trainer helps you master the sounds and tones of Mandarin Chinese. It uses nearly 2,000 audio recordings and various question-and-answer methods to improve your listening comprehension and ability to distinguish between similar-sounding words.
Key features include scoring by tapping heard words, training both Chinese tones and Pinyin 'initial' sounds, integration with a Chinese-English dictionary, a tone sketching mode for drawing tones, over 2,000 audio recordings, and a free guide to reading Pinyin.
The app offers a free guide to reading Pinyin and core training features. Additional content or advanced functionalities may be available through in-app purchases.
This app is designed for anyone learning Mandarin Chinese, from beginners struggling with tones to more advanced students looking to refine their pronunciation and listening skills.
It specifically trains you to distinguish between the four main Chinese tones and the neutral tone. The tone sketching mode allows you to practice drawing tones with your finger, reinforcing your understanding of their pitch contours.
